3.2.3-3.2.4 motivation strategies (& long term effect)

Question 1

define performance related pay

Answer 1

is a financial reward that employees receive for reaching or exceeding a set business goal.

Question 2

define career advancements

Answer 2

is the upwards progression of an employees job position

Question 3

define investment in training

Answer 3

is allocating resources to improve employee skills and knowledge.

Question 4

define support as a motivational strategy

Answer 4

involves providing employees with any assistance that improves their satisfaction at work. this may motivate employees as it allows them to feel valued, understood and considered by their managers.

Question 5

define sanction as a motivational strategy

Answer 5

involves penalising employees for poor performance or breaching business policies.

Question 6

define short term employee motivation

Answer 6

this strategy may be chosen when a manager desires to boost employee performance within a short period of time.

Question 7

define long term employee motivation

Answer 7

generally requires an employee to have a high level of job satisfaction which acts as a source of motivation over a sustained period or time.